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RO59 OMU

2009 Abarth Punto

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,242 mi
Last recorded95,242 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Abarth Punto59,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 OMU
MakeAbarth
ModelPunto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 95,242 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin lose

Fail 7 Jan 2022 95,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin lose

Pass 5 Jan 2021 86,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2020 82,956 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 81,807 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 81,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 78,884 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 78,884 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 77,751 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2018 77,751 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2017 76,033 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 64,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 52,275 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 52,275 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 45,397 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oversills fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Abarth Punto?

Based on 8,805 MOT tests across 643 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
5,587
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
643
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 146
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
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RO59 OMU is a 2009 Abarth Punto in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2009 Abarth Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 59,422 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Abarth Punto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO59 OMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Abarth Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Abarth Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RO59 OMU is a 2009 Abarth Punto, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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